IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) — May–June 2024, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Characteristics of living organisms

Which processes are examples of excretion? [Table: rows A-D each mark yes/no for whether 'release of energy from food' and 'release of oxygen from photosynthesis' are examples of…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Cells

What are all living organisms made from? A cells B eggs C mesophyll D sperm

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Biological molecules

Analysis of a large food molecule shows that it contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only. Which food groups could this molecule be from? A carbohydrates and fats…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Enzymes

The graph shows the mass of product produced by an enzyme-controlled reaction over time at 37 C and at 60 C (substrate and enzyme concentrations constant). The 60 C curve is…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Photosynthesis

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are needed to produce six molecules of glucose? (6CO2 + 6H2O - C6H12O6 + 6O2 for one molecule of glucose) A 1 B 2 C 3 D 36

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Digestion

A student investigates the effect of size of gelatine cubes on the rate of digestion by protease. An 8 cm3 cube of gelatine is placed into protease and the time to digest is…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Transpiration

Which graph shows the effect of humidity on the rate of transpiration? [Graphs A-D: rate of transpiration vs humidity; C shows the rate decreasing as humidity increases.] A graph…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Respiration

A student places a mixture of yeast and glucose in a boiling tube, covers it with a layer of oil, and uses a delivery tube to bubble gas through limewater. After 10 minutes, the…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

A person touches a hot object and pulls their hand away. This is a reflex action. What is the pathway for the reflex action? A stimulus - motor neurone - relay neurone - sensory…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Human reproduction

The diagram shows the human male reproductive system with structures labelled X, Y and Z. [Diagram: male reproductive system; X = sperm duct, Y = prostate gland, Z = urethra.]…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Cell division

Which row about the nucleus of human cells is correct? A diploid, 23 chromosomes, gamete B diploid, 46 chromosomes, body cell C haploid, 23 chromosomes, body cell D haploid, 46…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem? A a chart showing the flow of energy from one organism to another B a diagram giving the energy level of an organism in its environment C a network of…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Eutrophication

Which line shows how the oxygen concentration of the water changes after excess fertiliser has entered a stream? [Graph: oxygen concentration vs distance downstream; line B dips…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Atoms and molecules

W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules (circles representing atoms; molecules contain joined circles). Which statement is correct? [Diagrams W, X, Y, Z:…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Covalent compounds

Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? A volatility high, electrical conductivity when molten none B volatility high, conductivity high C volatility low,…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Moles and volumes of gases

The equation for the reaction of sodium with water is 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) - 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g). Which mass of sodium produces 30 cm3 of hydrogen? (Ar Na = 23; molar gas volume = 24…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Electrolysis

Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using carbon electrodes. What is the ionic half-equation for the reaction at the cathode? A Cu2+ + 2e- - Cu B 2H+ + 2e- - H2 C Cu - Cu2+…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Energetics of reactions

The energy level diagram for a reaction shows the products higher in energy than the reactants. [Energy level diagram: products above reactants.] The diagram represents an…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Oxidation and reduction

In which equation is the underlined substance acting as an oxidising agent? (the underlined substance is shown in capitals/context) A AgNO3 + NaCl - AgCl + NaNO3 (AgNO3…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Acids and bases

Universal indicator solution is added to test-tubes W (dilute hydrochloric acid), X (aqueous sodium hydroxide) and Y (aqueous sodium chloride). [Diagram: three test-tubes W, X, Y…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Transition elements

Copper is a transition element. Which row shows two properties of copper? A property 1 high melting point, property 2 forms coloured compounds B high melting point, forms white…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Reactivity series

Metal X reacts with aqueous metal Y2+ ions. The ionic equation is X + Y2+ - X2+ + Y. What are metals X and Y? A X copper, Y iron B X copper, Y zinc C X zinc, Y copper D X…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Identification of ions

Ammonia is displaced from its salts by reaction with substance Z. Which row identifies substance Z and the test for ammonia? A substance Z hydrochloric acid, test turns red litmus…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Contact process

Four equations are listed. 1 H2S2O7 + H2O - H2SO4 + SO3 + H2O 2 2S + 3O2 - 2SO3 3 H2SO4 + SO3 - H2S2O7 4 2SO2 + O2 - 2SO3 Which equations represent reactions that are involved in…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Carbonates

Which substance is produced by the thermal decomposition of limestone? A calcium B calcium carbonate C calcium hydroxide D calcium oxide

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Alkanes

A gasoline fraction from the fractional distillation of petroleum includes compounds with the formulas C6H14 and C12H26. Which statements about these compounds are correct? 1…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Polymers

The molecule shown contains some amide linkages (-N(H)-C(=O)-). How many amide linkages are present in this molecule? [Diagram: a polypeptide chain with amide (peptide) linkages…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Speed and acceleration

A ball is moving at a speed of 3.0 m/s. The ball now accelerates with a constant acceleration of 2.0 m/s^2 in the direction that it is moving. What is the speed of the ball 5.0 s…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Turning effect of forces

What is meant by the moment of a force? A the speed of an object moved by a force B the time taken for a force to move an object C the turning effect of a force D the work done by…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Energy

A paralympic athlete of mass 70 kg uses a wheelchair of mass 10 kg in a race. What is the kinetic energy of the athlete and wheelchair when they are moving at 6.0 m/s? A 240 J B…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Energy resources

The table shows four sources of energy used to generate electricity. Which row about the energy source is correct? A coal, renewable yes, reliable at all times no B nuclear…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Thermal energy transfer

Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is often involved in heat transfer by radiation? A infrared B radio C ultraviolet D X-rays

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Properties of waves

The diagram shows the direction of a wave that passes a particle. The particle is made to vibrate by the wave, with the direction of vibration perpendicular to the direction of…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Reflection of light

A plane mirror is fixed to a vertical wall and forms an image of an object. What are the characteristics of the image? A enlarged and upright B enlarged and inverted C same size…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Magnetism

The diagram shows two soft-iron rods JK and LM placed between the poles of two magnets (N pole on the far left, S pole on the far right). Which row shows the poles induced in the…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Resistance

The graph shows how the resistance of a thermistor changes with temperature (resistance / kohm falling from 6.0 as temperature rises). There is a potential difference of 6.0 V…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Electrical energy

A kettle is connected to a 230 V mains supply. The current in the kettle is 10 A. How much energy is transferred in 3.0 minutes? A 12.8 J B 767 J C 6900 J D 414 000 J

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Electrical safety

What is the function of a fuse in a circuit? A It decreases the resistance of the circuit. B It ensures a constant current in the circuit. C It ensures a constant resistance in…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · The d.c. motor

What is the purpose of the commutator in a direct current (d.c.) motor? A It reverses the direction of the current in the coil every half turn. B It reverses the direction of…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Radioactivity

A uranium nucleus decays by emitting an alpha-particle. The nuclide equation shows this decay: X/92 U - 234/Y Th + alpha-particle. What are the numbers X and Y? A X 234, Y 90 B X…

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